Sanjeev Shivadekar
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Covers:
journalism spanning political reporting, civic affairs, and investigative work. Writes ‘The Inside Angle’, a column offering insights into Maharashtra’s political dynamics.
Doesn't Cover:
Sports, Entertainment, Music.
www.mid-day.com/author-detail/sanjeev-shivadekar-22 Political Editor Mid Day. Ex Times of India, Hindustan Times, Mumbai Mirror, ANI, Asian Age
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Sanjeev Shivadekar’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Currently serving as the Political Editor at Mid-Day, with over two decades of experience in journalism spanning political reporting, civic affairs, and investigative work. Writes ‘The Inside Angle’, a column offering insights into Maharashtra’s political dynamics. Reporting career includes key roles at The Times of India (covering Mantralaya, state administration, civic bodies, and political parties), Hindustan Times (Mumbai), Mumbai Mirror, Asian Age, ANI, Mail Today (India Today Group, Mumba…
Sanjeev Shivadekar’s Journalist Portfolio
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See all 21 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
I began my journalism career at The Asian Age, but my real professional journey started with Hindustan Times in Mumbai. I was assigned the political beat, covering the Shiv Sena, founded by the late Balasaheb Thackeray. In 2005, I was entrusted with full political reporting responsibilities—right when Maharashtra politics was undergoing a dramatic shift. That year, veteran Shiv Sena leader Narayan Rane rebelled and joined the Congress, while Balasaheb’s nephew, Raj Thackeray, broke away from the party due to differences with his cousin Uddhav Thackeray and launched the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Covering these seismic events so early in my career gave me a front-row seat to the inner workings of power, party dynamics, and Maharashtra's evolving political landscape.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
never
How is social media changing news?
Social media has transformed how news is discovered, reported, and consumed. It allows stories to break in real-time and reach audiences instantly and now engage more directly with the public. But this speed also raises challenges (misinformation spreads quickly) and pressure to be first can sometimes outweigh the need to be right. Ultimately, social media has made news more interactive and fast-paced, but it’s also reinforced the importance of journalistic integrity and verification in a digital age